How Long to Read A Waltz for Matilda (The Matilda Saga, #1)

How Long Does it Take to Read A Waltz for Matilda (The Matilda Saga, #1)?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 27 minutes to read A Waltz for Matilda (The Matilda Saga, #1) by Jackie French

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The story behind Banjo Paterson's iconic Australian song. 'Once a jolly swagman camped by a Billabong Under the shade of a Coolibah tree And he sang as he watched and waited till his Billy boiled You'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me...' In 1894, twelve-year-old Matilda flees the city slums to find her unknown father and his farm. But drought grips the land, and the shearers are on strike. Her father has turned swaggie and he's wanted by the troopers. In front of his terrified daughter, he makes a stand against them, defiant to the last. 'You'll never catch me alive, said he...' Set against a backdrop of bushfire, flood, war and jubilation, this is the story of one girl's journey towards independence. It is also the story of others who had no vote and very little but their dreams. Drawing on the well-known poem by A.B. Paterson and from events rooted in actual history, this is the untold story behind Australia's early years as an emerging nation. PRAISE 'Jackie French has a passion for history, and an enviable ability to weave the fascinating minutiae of everyday life into a good story.' -- Magpies Magazine

How long is A Waltz for Matilda (The Matilda Saga, #1)?

A Waltz for Matilda (The Matilda Saga, #1) by Jackie French is 496 pages long, and a total of 126,976 words.

This makes it 167% the length of the average book. It also has 155% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Waltz for Matilda (The Matilda Saga, #1) Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 33 minutes to read A Waltz for Matilda (The Matilda Saga, #1) aloud.

What Reading Level is A Waltz for Matilda (The Matilda Saga, #1)?

A Waltz for Matilda (The Matilda Saga, #1) is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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